AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoInfrastructure & Health: The $31.9B Paediatric and Maternal Hospital in Goedverwagting is delayed after ownership changes at contractor VAMED Engineering, with Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony saying the government is pushing to get it back on track. Roads & Housing: President Ali unveiled a Region 3 road network plan to cut daily La Jalousie–Tuschen traffic jams and support 20,000 new house lots by 2030. Flood Readiness: With heavy rain continuing, Ali says 217 pumps are running nationwide and 11 more are due Friday, while teams monitor drainage and clear blockages. Energy Governance: VP Bharrat Jagdeo denies Guyana signed any Exxon gas purchase deal for the Wales Gas-to-Energy project, insisting the gas to the power plant is “free” while documents remain contested. Local Jobs Tension: The Chinese Association rejects claims that Chinese firms are taking jobs, blaming local truckers for refusing weekend/holiday work. Oil Spill Liability: Dr Vincent Adams says an Appeal Court ruling overturning Exxon’s Parent Company Guarantee misunderstands PCG versus oil-spill insurance. Regional Spotlight: Venezuela’s acting president again rejects Trump’s “51st state” talk as the Essequibo ICJ case continues.
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